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North Korean group uses blockchain to launch advanced malware
Malware

North Korean group uses blockchain to launch advanced malware

A North Korean group has used blockchain-based EtherHiding to secretly deploy malware, targeting developers in tech and cryptocurrency sectors worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Nasuni appoints Nick Burling as Chief Product Officer & unveils AI tools
Data Protection

Nasuni appoints Nick Burling as Chief Product Officer & unveils AI tools

Nasuni has named Nick Burling as Chief Product Officer and launched AI tools to boost intelligent data management for enterprise clients.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Datadog launches advanced GPU & cost tools for Oracle Cloud
Hybrid Cloud

Datadog launches advanced GPU & cost tools for Oracle Cloud

Datadog launches advanced GPU monitoring, cost management, and security tools for Oracle Cloud, boosting AI workload performance and cost optimisation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Retail sector boosts AI use while clamping down on shadow risks
Malware

Retail sector boosts AI use while clamping down on shadow risks

Retailers adopt generative AI extensively, rising to 95%, while cracking down on shadow AI and personal account use to bolster data security.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
GitLab 18.4 boosts AI workflow tools & strengthens security
Enterprise Resource Planning

GitLab 18.4 boosts AI workflow tools & strengthens security

GitLab 18.4 enhances AI-based development with custom agents, Knowledge Graph navigation, and stronger security to streamline workflows and governance.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Delinea unveils open-source MCP Server to secure AI agent access
Physical Security

Delinea unveils open-source MCP Server to secure AI agent access

Delinea has launched its open-source MCP Server, enabling secure, policy-driven access for AI agents to manage credentials and workflows efficiently.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Quantum computing threat demands urgent action in Asia Pacific
Data Protection

Quantum computing threat demands urgent action in Asia Pacific

Quantum computing threatens to break current encryption across Asia Pacific, urging urgent upgrades to digital security as cyber risks escalate rapidly.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Dynatrace brings AI observability to GitHub developer workflows
DevOps

Dynatrace brings AI observability to GitHub developer workflows

Dynatrace has joined GitHub's MCP Registry, integrating AI-powered observability directly into developer workflows for improved performance and automation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
GitHub launches MCP Registry to streamline AI tool discovery
Open source

GitHub launches MCP Registry to streamline AI tool discovery

GitHub launches MCP Registry, uniting AI tool servers from partners like Figma and Postman to simplify discovery and integration within developer workflows.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
JFrog unifies compliance with new evidence partners for AppTrust
DevOps

JFrog unifies compliance with new evidence partners for AppTrust

JFrog integrates partners like GitHub and Sonar to unify audit and compliance in AppTrust, streamlining governance across the AI-driven software lifecycle.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Secure Code Warrior launches free AI coding security series
Supply Chain

Secure Code Warrior launches free AI coding security series

Secure Code Warrior has launched a free 12-week YouTube series to help developers tackle AI-assisted coding security challenges and reduce organisational risks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Stealerium malware surge prompts concern over new attack tactics
Malware

Stealerium malware surge prompts concern over new attack tactics

Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting open-source Stealerium malware to steal sensitive data, prompting warnings from Proofpoint researchers of new attack methods.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Sep 2025
Hyland to open source AI-ready cloud repository for enterprises
Unified Communications

Hyland to open source AI-ready cloud repository for enterprises

Hyland will open source its AI-ready, cloud-native Content Repository, enhancing enterprise scalability, flexibility, and integration with modern AI workloads.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 30th Aug 2025
Unchecked and unbound: How Australian security teams can mitigate Agentic AI chaos
Cloud Security

Unchecked and unbound: How Australian security teams can mitigate Agentic AI chaos

Australian security teams face new challenges as autonomous agentic AI threatens traditional authorisation systems, demanding updated governance to prevent risks.

By Josh Lemos • 6 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

50/50: Human-AI collaboration and the next wave of software innovation
Digital Transformation

50/50: Human-AI collaboration and the next wave of software innovation

AI-driven software development is saving Australian firms an average of AU$31,223 per developer yearly, promising nearly AU$6 billion in value nationwide.

By Emilio Salvador • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
AI-driven software to unlock AUD $6 billion a year for Australia
Customer Experience

AI-driven software to unlock AUD $6 billion a year for Australia

AI-driven software innovation could add AUD $6 billion annually to Australia's economy, boosting productivity and revenue amid governance and skills challenges.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Empromptu launches no-code AI platform for reliable business apps
Virtualisation

Empromptu launches no-code AI platform for reliable business apps

Empromptu launches a no-code AI platform enabling businesses to build production-ready, reliable AI apps with up to 98% accuracy and seamless integration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Cloudsmith launches ML model registry to boost security & control
Supply Chain

Cloudsmith launches ML model registry to boost security & control

Cloudsmith launches an ML model registry to enhance enterprise security and governance by managing AI model risks and compliance within development workflows.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025